Men’s Volleyball Team Dominates Doubleheader Sweep

Emerson Raymont

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The University of Hawai’i’s men’s volleyball team showcased an impressive performance during a recent doubleheader, defeating both Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst. These victories solidify their position as a formidable force in collegiate volleyball.

Men’s Volleyball Team Dominates Doubleheader Sweep

On January 16, 2026, the third-ranked Rainbow Warriors faced off against Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst at the Bankoh Arena, located in the Stan Sheriff Center. The team’s record improved to 5-1 following the two decisive wins.

Match Details: Hawai’i vs. Roberts Wesleyan

In the opening match, Hawai’i triumphed over Roberts Wesleyan with a clean sweep, winning in straight sets: 25-21, 25-17, and 25-16. The Rainbow Warriors recorded an impressive hitting percentage of .410, while their opponents struggled at .185.

Kainoa Wade: Led the team with 21 kills and tallied five digs.
Thatcher Fahlbusch: Made his debut with six kills and one ace.
Finn Kearney: Added six errorless kills and five digs.
Magnus Hettervik: Recorded 22 assists in his first start as setter.
Kai Taylor: Contributed nine digs as libero.

Match Details: Hawai’i vs. Rockhurst

Later that day, Hawai’i completed the sweep with another victory, beating Rockhurst with scores of 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, and 25-13. In this match, the Warriors demonstrated a powerful offensive and defensive presence.

Key Players: Kristian Titriyski and Adrien Roure combined for 30 kills.
Roure: Also contributed five aces and seven digs, while Titriyski added six digs and three blocks.
Team Statistics: UH hit .382 and served a season-high of 10 aces.
Rockhurst’s Performance: The Hawks managed eight kills each from Shay Spadaro, Will Sutphen, and Lucan Tran.

While Rockhurst fought hard, particularly in the third set where they hit .444, they could not maintain their momentum, allowing Hawai’i to dominate the final set.

Upcoming Matches

Hawai’i is scheduled to face both Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst again in another doubleheader on January 18, 2026, with matches set for 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. HT, respectively. Fans can expect another exciting display of skill from the Rainbow Warriors.